Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 DAEWOO Lanos

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 246 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V394000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
Vehicles affected
4,305
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-06
Owners notified
2004-09-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO PUERTO RICO AT 1-877-362-1234 OPTION 6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V357000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
11,576
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-14
Owners notified
2004-09-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, OPTION 6, OR FIND A LOCAL DEALER THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V131001

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
56,912
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-08
Owners notified
2002-07-23

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY ABSORBING AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V131002

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
Vehicles affected
13,103
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-08
Owners notified
2002-07-23

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY ABSORBING AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V020000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
27,884
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-25
Owners notified
2001-02-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED BENEATH THE CARPET IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AREA, CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY PASSENGER TRAFFIC AS THE WIRE HARNESS IS RUBBED AGAINST A BODY SEAM IN THE FLOOR PANEL.

Safety risk

WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE WIRE HARNESS AND ATTACH IT PERMANENTLY IN A LOCATION WHERE THE WIRE HARNESS CANNOT BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-463-2396.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V336001

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR CO., LTD
Vehicles affected
2,811
Reported to NHTSA
1999-11-30
Owners notified
1999-12-03

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THESE WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE STEEL BUSHING INSERTS AROUND THE WHEEL BOLT OPENINGS, ALLOWING FRICTION BETWEEN THE WHEEL BOLT SEATS AND THE WHEEL BOLTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BOLTS LOOSENING DURING HARD BRAKING.

Safety risk

THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling10053,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2747,383 mi
Air bags: frontal2347,000 mi
Air bags946,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Exterior lighting: headlights430,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission436,000 mi
Unknown or other4—
Electrical system: wiring344,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys262,312 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Structure: body2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: front2—
Tires2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module154,000 mi
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: ignition1586,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Power train1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor148,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1999 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.